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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.57, 3,211.65 and 754.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.57, 3,211.65 and 754.67 is: 1,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.57 : 3,211.65 = 754.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.57/3,211.65 = 754.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.57x = 3,211.65 × 754.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.57x = 2,423,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,719.85/2,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.75

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